- 8 April 2021
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Is CBD oil safe?
- Indications, contraindications, dosage
CBD oils have many beneficial health-promoting properties. For this reason, interest in such products and their widespread availability is also growing. However, many people wonder whether its use is safe and whether it can cause adverse effects. This is a legitimate question, especially since the public often wrongly associates CBD with the narcotic effects of THC contained in cannabis. How much truth is there in this?
CBD oils and safe use
Anyone interested in purchasing CBD oil should know that CBD is not a substance that is extracted from cannabis, or marijuana. Of course, it is also present in this plant, but not in large quantities. This makes the extraction of this cannabinoid unprofitable. CBD is extracted from the safe and legal seed hemp (Cannabis Sativa L), in which THC is only 0.2%. CBD oils therefore have no psychoactive properties. For this reason, they can also be used in children.
However, the quality of CBD oil is another matter. In this case, the safety of the product depends primarily on how the hemp is grown, what manufacturing method is used and how the production process is supervised. How can this be checked? The best way is to do a good background check and check the manufacturer beforehand:
- where hemp is grown;
- what is the extraction method ("purest" oil is obtained by CO2 extraction);
- that CBD oil is free from heavy metals, pesticides and solvents - this is certified.
The mistake most people make when using CBD, however, is to be guided solely by price, colour or taste.
CBD oils are not a medicine, so they should not form the basis of treatment for medical conditions. However, they can be used as an auxiliary and preventive measure
Indications and contraindications for the use of CBD oil
The benefits of CBD oil are numerous. In fact, it can be considered a very versatile substance, which can be used for virtually all ailments. The greatest benefits (and the most spectacular effects!) can be achieved in the case of:
- sleep cycle disorders;
- reduced well-being;
- mood swings;
- appetite disorders (CBD oils are particularly helpful in treating bulimia and anorexia);
- persistent acne;
- muscle pains;
- tensions resulting from stress;
- rheumatic pains;
- drug-resistant epilepsy;
- alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease;
- problems with concentration.
Increasingly, this substance is also used as an auxiliary in the treatment of cancer. But when should CBD preparations not be used? So far, only a few contraindications and side effects have been confirmed by research:
- schizophrenia;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- hypersensitivity to cannabinoids;
- taking medication with warfarin and theophylline.
How to use CBD oils?
CBD oils are not a medicine, so they should not form the basis of treatment for medical conditions. However, they can be used as an auxiliary and preventive measure. The dosage of CBD is also not yet thoroughly researched, and most recommendations are based on clinical observations and user experience. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that each person may show a different reaction. For this reason, it is best to start therapy with relatively smaller doses of CBD. Oils are most commonly found in concentrations:
- CBD 5%;
- CBD 10%
- CBD 30%.
The recommended dose is 4 drops taken 1-3 times a day, depending on the concentration it will be respectively 2.5mg, 5mg or 15mg per serving. It is necessary to closely observe one's organism and mood. Its improvement will indicate that in some time you can switch to a higher dose. Experience has also shown that side effects are extremely rare, but can occur in a mild form. Diarrhoea, nausea or abdominal pains should prompt you to reduce the dose or stop taking it periodically.